So, I’ve been very quiet on TravMonkey for a while now. I’ve had press trip offers and requests landing in my inbox… reminding me that I’ve been neglecting the blog. Opportunities that I’ve had to say “no” to even if some were pretty alluring. The truth is, I’ve been taking a bit of break… and […]
Don’t you always find that it’s places fairly close to home that you don’t tend to visit? Well it seems to happen to me quite often. For example, I had never ever been to Bath before even though it’s only about about two and half hours by car from London (one and a half hours […]
Smart phone photography is an ever advancing area of technology that bloggers and online creators keep a close eye on. I’m actually currently on the look out to upgrade my own iPhone 6s, but sensibly awaiting the release of the iPhone 8 later this year. iPhones have quality cameras and with each iteration the technology […]
If you follow my blog you’ll already know that I really love Spain, I’ve visited various different regions and cities over the last couple of years and also have it high up on my list as a country to potentially live. Spain has so much to offer a visitor that it’s impossible to cover the […]
From the 1950’s till 1989, twenty metres down under the glamorous boutique Prague Hotel Jalta lay a secret that not even the hotels cleaning staff knew anything about, a vast nuclear fallout bunker lay beneath the streets of Wenceslas Square. Being greeted with a fizzing flute of champagne isn’t the first thing you expect on […]
The northern coastline of Galicia, the North West region of Spain is littered with rugged cliffs, dramatic windswept coastal views, unspoilt hazy beaches and lonesome lighthouses keeping watch over the shoreline. Lighthouses traditionally beam out their warnings of perilous rocky outcrops, reefs and harbours but they’re also a perfect way to mark stop offs on […]
It’s no secret that I love Menorca. It’s such a pleasant, relaxed and undeveloped island in the Mediterranean Sea. There’s so much to see and do as well as plenty of adventurous activities too, but if you’re looking for the best beaches in Menorca to relax and chilled out, then you’re in luck! The island […]
What to expect from Galicia’s cuisine? I wasn’t sure either… but I was guessing that it would be heavily influenced by the regions beautifully salty rugged windswept Atlantic coastline. We spent around three days exploring this diverse region, I’ve put together a road trip itinerary for Galicia to help you plan your trip. So, what […]
On the Eastern shores of Lake Como and at the mouth of the River Adda, Lecco is blessed with natural beauty. The back drop to this picturesque city is a huge domineering mountain range that surround it, making it a ideal spot if you’re into trekking. If you’re not, there’s plenty to do down on […]
Menorca is well known for being the mellow, relaxed and more low-key resident of the Balearic Islands, but just because it’s more laid back doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of adventure to be had. Actually, it’s quite the opposite. There are plenty of adventurous things to do in Menorca and I’ve just scratched the surface […]
Situated in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, Lake Como is famed for its glorious natural beauty. Sat in the foothills of the Alps, the deep blue inverted “Y” shaped lake spans a huge area and is surrounded by rugged mountains that form the backdrop to the area’s rustic old towns. It’s no surprise that Lake Como […]
I discovered something more effective than a super strong Italian double espresso to get me out of my early morning brain fog and slumber. To be honest, it actually felt more like I’d been hooked up to a drip full of the finest freshly brewed Italian coffee. “What is this legal high?” I hear you […]
